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Arlington, Virginia
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The plantation was originally owned by the Alexander family, who were among the early settlers of Northern Virginia.
George Washington was a frequent visitor to the plantation, as he was a close friend of the Alexander family.
Eleanor Parke Custis, the granddaughter of Martha Washington, was born at Abingdon Plantation.
During the Civil War, the plantation's land was used as a Union Army encampment.
The site of the plantation is located on the grounds of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Extensive archaeological excavations have uncovered foundations and artifacts, providing insights into 18th-century plantation life.
The site has been preserved and marked with interpretive signs to educate visitors about its historical significance.
